Job Title: Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center -- 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Rate: $56/hr
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday
Shift Options: 8-hour shift (0900–1730) or 10-hour shift (0730–1800)

Position Overview

Aptive Resources is seeking experienced Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab Registered Nurses (RNs) to deliver high-quality, specialty nursing care to Veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC). GI Lab RNs are critical members of the care team, responsible for monitoring patients undergoing gastrointestinal diagnostic and interventional procedures, rapidly responding to changes in patient status, and upholding VA standards of care.

This is an exciting opportunity to serve our Nation’s Veterans in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients undergoing GI procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patients closely throughout GI procedures such as:
  • Colonoscopy
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • PillCam and manometry studies
• Administer and monitor Moderate Sedation per protocol.
• Perform routine clinical tasks, including:
  • Insertion of peripheral IV lines
  • Blood collection via venipuncture and from central lines
  • Removal of peripheral and central venous catheters under physician direction
  • Administration of 12-lead EKGs in response to cardiac symptoms
  • Implementation of ACLS protocols in the event of cardiac emergencies
• Maintain accurate documentation in CPRS throughout each shift.
• Follow all infection control protocols, including care of COVID-19 positive patients and Patients Under Investigation (PUI).

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field (Master’s Degree highly preferred).
• Either:
  1. Complete an accredited course in Intensive Care or GI Lab Nursing, OR
  2. Possess at least five years clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit or other critical care environment
• Certification in Moderate Sedation or equivalent
• Recent prior experience with GI procedures and administration of Moderate Sedation.
• At least three (3) years of experience in an intensive care, critical care, or GI Lab setting.
• Must have practiced in GI specialty within the last six (6) months.
• Current certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN Certification (Acute/Critical Care Nursing) from the AACN Certification Corporation.
• Prior experience caring for COVID-19 positive patients or PUIs.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.